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The application was filed by Winick Productions, an event planning company. A source at MSG told NBC News the venue has blocked off July 2-4 and is making preparations for a big event. ANGANATHAN Madhavan, fondly referred to by fans as Maddy, is a highly acclaimed Indian actor, screenwriter, director and film producer known for his extensive work in Tamil and Hindi cinema. He stands out as one of the few actors in India, who commands a true panIndian appeal—a distinction now fittingly recognised by the Government of India with the prestigious Padma Shri, conferred upon him at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 23. Maddy started his journey in the early 1990s with popular Hindi soap operas like Banegi Apni Baat and Sea Hawks. He achieved stardom in Tamil cinema with Mani Ratnam’s hit romantic drama Alai Payuthey (2000), and gained national popularity with iconic films like Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001), Rang De Basanti (2006), and the blockbuster 3 Idiots (2009). We talk to the actor… What was it like receiving the Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu? It felt surreal! I felt my life had come full circle. To receive this prestigious honour from the President with the Prime Minister watching…time stopped still. There is no other recognition that could compare to a National Padma award. You must have worked hard to get here! That is true. But you know what really counts? A solid sense of reality about one’s abilities. To stay grounded you don’t only need a family, you also need SURREAL’ a family that tells you the truth and doesn’t pander to you or and flatter you. I know of so many actors who have failed to grow without a solid support system. You expect me to bite that bait? That’s another trick to long termsurvival in this business—mind your own business. Okay, which according to you, is the landmark of you career? Straightaway, Banegi Apni Baat. My fan club suddenly grew after this series. Then, Mani Ratnam’s Alai Payuthe. I’d be eternally indebted to Mani for giving me that opportunity. My Hindi debut in Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein. It may not have been a big hit on release, but over the years it has become a cult film. More recently, Maidaan was a game-changer for me. It expanded my range. I didn’t know I could be so evil. More changes, hopefully more surprises. I wouldn’t want to Safety over stardom Celebrate the crown jewel of tropical fruits on International Pineapple Day Pineapple millet/fried rice Pine Tepache Ingredients 1 cup boiled millets or cooked rice 2 teaspoons cold-pressed oil 2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons onion, roughly chopped 2 teaspoons ginger, finely chopped 1 teaspoon chili flakes ½ cup pineapple, diced Salt to taste A few drops of soy sauce 1 teaspoon Szechwan chutney 2 teaspoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped 5lt jar 4.5 lt water 300 gm desi sugar Pinepple peels - 450-500 gm 2 green chilli 1 bay leaf 1” piece of cinnamon 1-2 star anise 4 -5 clove 4 green cardamom crushed METHOD Heat the cold-pressed oil in a wok or pan. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. Add the chopped onion and stir-fry for about a minute. Add the chopped ginger and chili flakes, and sauté briefly. Stir in the chopped pineapple and cook for 1–2 minutes. Add the boiled millets or cooked rice and mix well. Season with salt, a few drops of soy sauce and Szechwan chutney. Toss everything together on high heat for 2–3 minutes, ensuring all the flavours are well combined. Add the chopped coriander leaves and give it a final stir. Serve hot and enjoy the sweet, tangy, and spicy flavours of pineapple millet/fried rice. – Chef Vikas Chawla METHOD Add the pineapple peels and the ingredients to jar, stir. Cover the jar with a muslin cloth. Keep the jar at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. In hot weather (28–35°C), fermentation usually takes 2–3 days. It is ready when it has light natural fizz. Strain the liquid. Serve chilled. – Chef Abhishek Karn God has been kind. I am blessed with a wife and a son who are a reminder of how blessed I am. By God’s grace my son Vedaant is doing well in his chosen field (swimming). I can’t complain. I have a charmed life. I wouldn’t exchange it for anything in the world. Neither did I! What can the audience expect from you in the coming years? happiness DRINK repeat myself in any phase of my career. I want to continue reinventing myself for as long as I am active as an actor. Closing thoughts? Want to name some of them? Slice of MAIN COURSE R Madhavan on receiving the Padma Shri Mona Sweet, juicy, fragrant and incredibly versatile, pineapple is one of the world’s most loved tropical fruits. It shines in everything from salads and beverages to savoury dishes and desserts, thanks to its irresistible sweet-and-tangy taste. On International Pineapple Day, celebrate this fruit with some delicious recipes that showcase its remarkable flavour in every bite. STARTER Spicy pan-fried pineapple Ingredients 1 pineapple, medium, peeled and sliced into thick discs or slices 1–2 tbsp butter or ghee or oil 1 tsp Chef Special Masala 1/2 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt 1 tsp vinegar METHOD Marinate: In a bowl, toss the pineapple pieces with the Chef Special Masala, sugar, salt and vinegar. Sauté: Heat the butter or ghee or oil in a pan. Add the marinated pineapple. Caramelise: Cook on medium flame for 5-7 minutes until the edges are nicely charred and caramelised, flipping halfway through. Serve: Plate while hot and garnishing with coriander. – Chef Sweety Singh c m y b DESSERT Tarte Tatin Ingredients 800 gm puff pastry Caramelised pineapple 2 extra-large ripe pineapples 300 gm unsalted butter 300 gm caster sugar 2 deseeded, diced chillies 60ml White rum METHOD Roll puff pastry to 2mm thick, chill 1 hour, cut eight 16cm discs, prick, stack with baking paper and freeze. Peel, core, and slice pineapples into eight 3cm discs. Pat dry and leave for 1 hour. Make a golden caramel with butter and sugar. Add pineapple and caramelise both sides. Stir in chillies and rum; cool. Place pineapple in a roasting tray, cover each with a pastry disc, tuck edges down, and pour caramel around the pastry. Chill. Bake at 180°C for 16 minutes until golden. Rest 30 minutes, reheat 5 minutes, invert, glaze with caramel, and serve warm with ice cream. – Chef Kishan Hari Television actress Aanchal Khurana, known for winning MTV Roadies 8 and later appearing in Hindi television shows like Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke, Sarojini – Ek Nayi Pehal, Zindagi Ki Mehek, Roop – Mard Ka Naya Swaroop, Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 and Mujhse Shaadi Karoge, has spoken about the growing pressure celebrities face at public events and how security intervention has become a necessity rather than a choice. She said people often underestimate what actually happens in crowded public spaces around celebrities. “Absolutely,” she said. “People often see celebrities through a screen and forget they are human beings in real life. A crowd rush might look harmless to some, but when dozens of people start pushing, grabbing or invading personal space, it can become unsafe very quickly. Security stepping in is not about attitude or creating distance. It is about basic safety.” The journey continues in Bhathkandi As Gram Chikitsalay returns for a new season on Prime Video, it’s time to revisit the journey that unfolded in Bhathkandi. What happens when an overachieving city doctor, armed with a gold medal and zero street sense, lands in a village that has little need for his expertise? Equal parts funny, heartfelt, and deeply rooted, the series follows Dr Prabhat Sinha as he learns that earning trust can be far more challenging than earning a medical degree. Reflecting on the new season, Vinay Pathak said, “What always brings me back to this world is the sheer joy of it — the happiness of reuniting with the cast, travelling to unexpected and beautiful places to shoot, meeting local people and experiencing their food and culture.” Amol Parashar added, “We had a great response to Season 1, and I personally received a lot of love for Dr. Prabhat. It’s great to continue Prabhat’s journey in his attempt to bring genuine change in the healthcare setup of Bhatkandi. ”